Welcome to Food & Fire Outdoor Living, the podcast that brings the magic of outdoor cooking right to your ears. Join Michael as he explores the art and science behind wood fired, gas fired, and dual-fuel ovens, sharing personal stories, practical tips, and the unique atmosphere each cooking style creates. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your outdoor kitchen journey, this podcast is your go-to guide for transforming your garden into a vibrant space of flavour, connection, and memorable meals.

Welcome to the Food & Fire Outdoor Living Podcast. I’m Michael from MP Landscape & Garden Design, and this is where I share practical tips, inspiration, and stories about cooking and living outdoors. From wood‑fired ovens to fire pits, and from timeless tools to modern garden design, it’s all about making the back garden a place of flavour, warmth, and connection.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into two essentials that I rely on week after week: cast iron pans and Dutch ovens, and Pyrex bowls with lids. They might seem like very different tools, but together they open up a world of possibilities in outdoor cooking—whether it’s searing, roasting, baking, or slow‑cooking meals overnight.

Three years ago, outdoor cooking wasn’t even on the radar. But a client’s request for an outdoor kitchen — complete with a pizza oven — set off a chain of events that changed everything. In this episode, Michael shares the story of how a visit to the Harrogate Home Building Show led to discovering the versatility of wood‑fired ovens, designing a kitchen space with Lyn, and installing their very own Igneus pizza oven just in time for Christmas.

Since then, weekends at home have never been the same. Whatever the weather, cooking outdoors has become a way of life — from pizzas and breads to roasts and desserts. This is a story about design, discovery, and how one oven transformed everyday living into something extraordinary.

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